THE PLAYBOOK · HEY172
An introduction to playing Word Deduction
Choose a round of Word Deduction and settle into its rules. Guess the five-letter answer in six attempts. Keep the game area visible while you use its controls. Begin with the solo mode shown on the page. Check the relevant rule before repeating a move.
Guess a five-letter answer from the included collection. Entries must contain five letters; accepted guesses are not checked against a complete dictionary.
Give this approach a try
Watch the feedback after an action. A message can explain whether the input was accepted or whether a rule needs attention. Use the example to check your reasoning.
Aim for this result
Guess the five-letter answer in six attempts. Use the instructions to see which actions move you towards it. Return to the instructions when a step is unclear.
From the start of a round
- Enter five letters.
- Green marks the correct position; gold marks an available copy elsewhere.
- Grey means no matching unused copy.
- Use the feedback to solve.
Using the playing area
Type a guess and press Check guess or Enter. A careful first action helps you become familiar with the layout. Use one clear input at a time.
An example before you play
With APPLE as the answer and ALLEE as the guess, the first A and final E are in the right places. The extra L and E are not both counted as present. Apply the same reasoning to the position in your own round. Consider the next action carefully.
Check this before moving on
Repeated letters do not imply unlimited copies in the answer. Take a moment to reassess the position before continuing. Locate the buttons and input area before beginning a long round. Use the on-screen labels to avoid an accidental restart.
Read these answers for extra help
What is the goal of Word Deduction?
Keep this in mind: Guess the five-letter answer in six attempts.
As a new player, how do I control Word Deduction?
Here is the relevant explanation: Type a guess and press Check guess or Enter.
What example helps explain Word Deduction?
Keep this in mind: An answer containing one E can award only one positive E mark in a guess containing two.
On this playing page, what should I watch out for in Word Deduction?
The key detail is this: Repeated letters do not imply unlimited copies in the answer.
While reading the Guide, what format does Word Deduction offer?
Keep this in mind: Guess a five-letter answer from the included collection. Entries must contain five letters; accepted guesses are not checked against a complete dictionary.
While reading the Guide, which play mode does Word Deduction use?
Keep this in mind: The mode on this page is Solo. Same-device play uses one screen; this game library does not provide internet matchmaking.